For years, I commuted from New Jersey to North Carolina and found that if you take I 77 North in Charlotte to I-81, you'll go through some more chow friendly confines in North Carolina, Virginia. You'll also go right through the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country.

The commute adds about 50 miles to your trip, but I always seem to do it in less time due to lack of congestion. The I-95 route seems to have more focus on fast food. Whereas the 81 route goes through lost of small towns